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About this property
Ideally located in the scenic and quieter area of the Esplanade- away from the noise of the clubs, bars and traffic- but only an easy 10 minute walk to the main attractions, the Pier and Cairns City center. An evening meal deal at a nearby licensed venue each night. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas until 22:30, a large swimming pool, BBQ facilities, a self-service laundry and 2 fully equipped shared kitchens. Caravella Hostel offers a choice of private and dormitory rooms, each offering free air conditioning, a fan and a refrigerator. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. Free luggage storage and a free safety deposit box are provided at reception. The property offers tour discounts for all tours booked through the hostel. Guests can relax in the shared TV lounge room and a communal area with free WiFi throughout the day. The staff can assist with information on local tours and activities. Our onsite Bagus Cafe can cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cairns Airport is a 12-minute drive from Caravella Backpackers Cairns. Cairns Pier, the departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises, is a 15-minute walk away. There are shops, bars and nightclubs within a 10-minute walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Laundry
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 double bed | ||
2 double beds or 2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 1 double bed | ||
4 single beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tim
United Kingdom“Good value for money and the location was perfectly located.” - Chin-yu
Australia“The location is really good. You can walk back here at the Esplanade after having dinner in town. And the place is quiet, too. The environment is very clean as a packpacker. There is a night manager on site so you can get help after hour.” - Diane
New Zealand“great location, private room had fridge and kettle. quiet with good facilities” - Michelle Australia“Location was very convenient and lovely. On the esplanade, walking distance to cafe's and shops. Great value for money. Great for overnight.”
- Melanie Australia“Unbeatable location Great pool Well equipped kitchen We loved the ping pong table Friendly staff”
- Korixx Australia“Well the staff from Reception very Friendly, a Day beforey Stay i went there and ask i i can see the Apartment,The Lady from reception straighr away she guide me inside the Partnent and show to me,I was Happy About that .”
- Mircea-doru United Kingdom“The deluxe rooms we stayed in are recently renovated and very comfortable. The staff is great, always up for a friendly chat when they see you. Great stay, thanks! 👍”
- Abbey Australia“All of the staff were very accommodating and friendly, the hostel is spaced out very nicely, a beautiful clean big pool in the sunlight, great common areas, clean and accessible from either side of the road. Right on the esplanade behind a great...”
- Georgia United Kingdom“The room was really lovely and spacious, with an excellent bathroom. We requested early checkin and late checkout and they were very happy to allow us which was a huge bonus. Staff walking around were always super friendly and happy to go out of...”
- Lucy United Kingdom“Private room was comfortable and very clean, had everything needed for a good stay. I stayed for 6 nights and it was exactly what I needed. Air conditioning was good and cooled the room quickly. Common areas were all clean. Great location. Nice...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Bagus Cafe
- CuisineIndonesian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 2.96% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Please note that there is a 0.14% charge when you pay with Eftpos.
The maximum stay in share rooms is 10 days.
Please note for group bookings of 6 or more guests, free airport pick up is not available and different policies and additional supplements may apply.
You can request daily housekeeping service at an extra charge.
Guests are required to show a valid photo identification and a valid credit card upon check-in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Caravella Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
